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  US moves carrier strike group to middle east amid tensions with Iran: Report

  World | January 15, 2026 20:17 IST

  Iran protests: According to a report, the CENTCOM tracks an area of around 4 million square miles. This includes areas of Northeast Africa, middle east, South Asia and Central Asia. It should be noted that the US has not deployed aircraft carriers in the region.

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  Trump claims killing of Iranian protesters stopped even as Tehran signals executions ahead

  World | January 15, 2026 6:28 IST

  Trump did not specify where he had received that information but only described it as “very important sources on the other side.” Trump said he would “find out” later if it was true, but he didn't explain how.

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  Erfan Soltani: All about the case of Iranian man to be executed, given just 10 minutes to see family

  Explainers | January 14, 2026 19:45 IST

  Iran protests: Following his arrest, Erfan Soltani’s family received no information about his whereabouts for 3 days. During this period, there was no confirmation of his detention, no access to legal counsel and no court proceedings made public.

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  Reza Pahlavi asks Iranian Military to join ongoing protests in Iran: 'You don't have much time...'

  World | January 14, 2026 7:43 IST

  Reza Pahlavi asked the protesters not to allow this regime to create the illusion that life is normal and added that after all the massacres, there is a sea of blood between us and this regime.

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  Trump says Iran wants to negotiate with Washington as death toll in protests rises to 646

  World | January 13, 2026 7:10 IST

  Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking to foreign diplomats in Tehran, insisted “the situation has come under total control” in remarks that blamed Israel and the US for the violence, without offering evidence.

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  Iran Protests: Trump continues to threaten Ayatollah Khamenei; Reza Pahlavi urges mass protests

  World | January 10, 2026 23:56 IST

  Iran protests: US President Donald Trump has issued sharp warnings to Tehran, while Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has vowed a firm crackdown, accusing protesters of serving foreign interests.

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  Iran protest: 'He too will fall,' Supreme Leader Khamenei warns Trump as unrest kills 62 | Highlight

  World | January 09, 2026 23:43 IST

  Iran protest live updates: Iranian state media broke its silence Friday over the protests, alleging “terrorist agents” of the US and Israel set fires and sparked violence. It also said there were “casualties,” without elaborating. The protests have intensified steadily since beginning December 28.

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  JD Vance on Iran protests: 'We stand by Iranian people who are advocating for their rights'

  World | January 09, 2026 6:58 IST

  When asked if the US would take part if Israel decides to strike the nuclear sites in Iran, the US Vice President said that the United States would stand by anybody who is engaged in peaceful protests.

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  35 people killed, 1,200 detained in Iran's economic protests, India issues advisory for citizens

  India | January 06, 2026 6:43 IST

  The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency said 29 protesters, four children and two members of Iran's security forces have been killed. The group, which relies on an activist network inside of Iran for its reporting, has been accurate in past unrest.

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  Iran summons Swiss ambassador to Tehran for posting photo of protest icon Mahsa Amini on Twitter

  World | May 21, 2023 21:48 IST

  A website affiliated with Iran's state television called YJC.ir reported that the Swiss ambassador, Nadine Lozano, was summoned after a Twitter account affiliated with the embassy in Tehran published a photo featuring Amini.

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  Iran pardons over 10,000 detained protestors with certain 'conditions'; no solace for dual nationals

  World | February 05, 2023 23:21 IST

  Notably, this was the first time when Iran acknowledged that it captured such numbers of its citizen following a large-scale crackdown last year.

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  Iran hijab controversy: Tehran authorities arrest actress of Oscar-winning movie

  World | December 18, 2022 10:34 IST

  Iran-hijab controversy: Iranian authorities have now arrested one of the country’s most renowned actresses for allegedly spreading falsehoods about nationwide protests.

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  Iranian Police targeting women protests especially on their faces, breasts and genitals

  World | December 12, 2022 18:38 IST

  A shocking media report claimed that Iranian security forces are now targeting the private parts, faces and other vital organs of female protestors to spread fear among the women demonstrators.

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  Iran publicly executes second detainee over alleged protest crime

  World | December 12, 2022 16:24 IST

  Iran hijab row: Amid the uproar created following the killing of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman, Iran executed a second prisoner detained and convicted allegedly for stabbing two security force members.

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  Iran protesters rally marks 40 days since Mahsa Amini death in police custody

  World | October 26, 2022 18:36 IST

  Iran: In Amini's Kurdish hometown of Saqez, the birthplace of the nationwide unrest now roiling Iran, crowds snaked through the local cemetery and thronged her grave.

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  Iran Protesters, Police Clash In Anti-Govt Demo

  World | February 15, 2011 10:57 IST

  Tehran, Feb 14 :  Riot police today fired tear gas and paintballs at protesters staging anti-government demonstrations in Tehran under the pretext of rallies supporting Arab uprisings, websites and witnesses said. Police moved in when